RONALD H OLSON
Architects in Park Ridge, IL
License number
Massachusetts 4612
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 1985
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Professional information
Glass Block Window System
US Patent:
5187909, Feb 23, 1993
Filed:
Sep 3, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/753725
Inventors:
Ronald H. Olson - Park Ridge IL
Assignee:
Glashaus Incorporated - Arlington Heights IL
International Classification:
E06B 104, E04B 258
US Classification:
52308
Abstract:
A glass block window system for installation in a gypsum board wall is disclosed. The window system comprises a wall opening defined by a window frame comprising a sill stud, a header stud and first and second jamb studs. A hollow metal frame defines a window opening. The frame includes frame members comprising a sill member, a header member, and first and second jamb members joining the sill member and the header member. A block channel comprising a sill channel, a header channel and first and second jamb channels is secured to the frame members. A plurality of contiguous glass blocks forming a window unit is secured within the block channel.